Since the turn of the millennium, films were slowly becoming shorter in length. With notable exceptions. Like Lagaanand Gadar—Ek Prem Katha, both released on the same day in 2001: Lagaan had a runtime of …
South Asia & US
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NITI Aayog’s Net Zero Scenarios: What India’s Development–Climate Blueprint Really Signals
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe release of NITI Aayog’s eleven study reports on Scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero marks the first time the Government of India has attempted a fully integrated, economy-wide …
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U.S. Seals Reciprocal Trade Agreement with Bangladesh, Slashes Tariffs to 19 Percent
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe United States and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on February 9, 2026, signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and expanding access to each …
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FIA Hosts 43rd Dance Pe Chance in Trenton, Celebrating India’s Republic Day and 150 Years of Vande Mataram
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-NY-NJ-CT-NE) hosted the 43rd edition of its flagship cultural event, Dance Pe Chance (DPC), on February 7, 2026, at the Patriots Theatre at the War …
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Dhakshineswar Suresh Leads India to 3-2 Win Over Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifier
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readA standout performance by Dhakshineswar Suresh powered India to a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the first round of the Davis Cup Qualifiers at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium …
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USISPF Appoints Former Indian Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh as Chair of Global Value Chains Committee
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe U.S.–India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced the appointment of Rohit Kumar Singh, former Secretary to the Government of India, as Chair of the USISPF Global Value Chains Committee …
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Turkey’s Growing Engagement in Bangladesh Adds a New Layer to South Asia’s Strategic Balancing
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 4 minutes readTurkey’s quiet but accelerating outreach to Bangladesh is no longer a bilateral curiosity. It is emerging as a new variable in South Asia’s already crowded strategic equation. As Dhaka explores …
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USA Push India Hard Despite Falling Short in T20 World Cup Opener
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 6 minutes readThe United States opened their 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a defeat against co-hosts and title holders- India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but not without …
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DRDO Hosts 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting in New Delhi
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting on February 3 and 4, 2026, in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by …
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India Featured on UN Honor Roll 2026 for Timely Payment of Regular Budget Contributions
by SAH Special Correspondent 1 minutes readIndia continues to be recognized by the United Nations on its Honor Roll as a Member State that has paid its regular budget contributions in full and on time. The …